According to reports, the deceased had initially expressed reservations about the union, but he was reportedly persuaded by family members to go ahead with the marriage.
A new bride, Saudat, has been arrested by security operatives in Kano State, for allegedly st@bbing her husband, Salisu, to de@th just nine days after they tied the knot.
Leadership reports that the tragic incident reportedly took place in Farawa community of Kano days after the couple’s wedding which held on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The marriage was said to have been arranged by relatives of the couple but lacked mutual affection between both parties.
According to reports, the deceased had initially expressed reservations about the union but he was reportedly persuaded by family members to go ahead with the marriage.
Although the circumstances surrounding their dispute leading to the de@th remains unclear, community members however alleged that Saudat may have poisoned her husband before stabbing him during an argument.
Tensions flared in the community as angry youths attempted to lynch the suspect but prompt intervention by security operatives prevented mob action as the suspect was taken into custody.
The Kano State Police Command is yet to respond officially to the incident.
